40lbs gone forever!!

Sunday, June 5, 2011 (originally posted on my family blog)

It's been 4 months since I got my shot of reality at the Dr.s Office that it was time to change my lifestyle. In the past 4 months I have made a drastic change. I often wonder why i didn't do it sooner!!
As of May 20, 2011 I had lost a total of 41 pounds!!  It has been a struggle EVERY single day!  But the accomplishments I have made are amazing.

Since I started, I have made many changes in my life.

I have stopped going out for Fast food.
I have stopped drinking soda.
I have replaced all of my pastas, rices, breads to whole grains.
I am eating a lot more white meat instead of red meat.  Which is a huge struggle, because we have always been big beef eaters.
I have started counting calories, which is HUGE in keeping myself accountable.
If I bite it, I write it!!
MyFitnessPal is my best friend!!

I have joined a gym.
I do my best to go to the gym as much as I can.
The days I don't go to the gym, I workout at home.
I spent a lot more time with my kids, going on walks, playing outside, etc.

So, without further adu..

Honestly, If I can do it.. SO CAN YOU!!!
I'm the biggest procrastinator on the earth. It took me forever to reach this point, but i'm so happy I finally got started!!